Since I've been surviving PTSD I've had so many health problems I can't even understand or explain. I've spent so much money with OBGYN, Neurologist, Physicians and whatnot, that when I try to find the reason why I'm sick it all comes down to "stress". Both the Therapist and Psychatrist I've been with say it all comes down to PTSD.

After two tumors and of course the cancer scare, I am now struggling with Migranes of Arnold - after 3 months of treatment it seems to be that I stress myself out to no end, so the nerves around the cervical inflammate so much I go blind on my right eye. Can't move, can't see, I flip out even more so then I'd stop in ER.

This feels like a bit too much some days. I feel like I underestimated the power of PTSD, but it almost feels like I am quite literaly hurting myself because I am not taking care of myself as I should, I guess.

Does anyone else suffer from something else, or currently goes through something else due to their PTSD? (Besides the obvious depression)

-Z

[phoenix7]

Sorry you are going through that 1982

lets see......hmmm sleeping sickness where i sleep about 18 hours a day - comes and goes ....it seems at those times all i do is work and sleep and get up in time to go back to work, had blood tests - found i was diabetic - yay thanks PTSD and probably genetics got onto Diabetic meds and still
get the sleeping sickness but not as bad (fingers crossed)

Muscle pain,bone pain (I think form when i get tense and tighten all my muscles) this also leads to migraines and "focal " migraines where i partially lose the sight in one eye to flickering lights

When this happens i take pain meds and then put heat cream on my shoulders and neck or take a warm bath or shower to try and relax the muscles - this somtimes relieves the migraine a bit - also tensing and releasing the muscles in my back neck and shoulders can help

I just feel lie since i got PTSD i am falling to pieces health wise - I was always fairly strong health wise (after a lot of childhood illness's)

but now any bug around and it seems to want to find a home in me grrrr and for some reason mosquitoes find me particularly attractive

but the bites turn to infections and then scars - gee i am pretty

so yes you are not alone, many many blood tests done only to be told mostly its stress

take care and find somthing that relaxs you - it cant hurt and can only help

big hugs P7

Thank you so much for your reply, Phoenix.

I was starting to wonder if I was the only one going through these sort of thing. Specially because nothing upsets me the most than the fact that you do everything by the book, do all the tests and whatnot... only to find out you're treating symptoms and that's the reason why you're not getting better.

So then I'd just wonder. You again, PTSD? Just go away.


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Originally Posted by phoenix7

Muscle pain,bone pain (I think form when i get tense and tighten all my muscles) this also leads to migraines and "focal " migraines where i partially lose the sight in one eye to flickering lights

That's a brief description of my latest diagnose with the Neurologist. At first I was scared because these migraines would leave me blind. Then even the same Neurologist came to the conclusion this is all a consequence of PTSD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occipital_neuralgia)

And again, thank you so much for your reply

[shezbut]

Sorry 1982,

I tried to post back to you a week or two ago. I was interrupted as I typed, and had to turn off the computer. With my crummy memory, I totally forgot about this post until I saw it again just now. Dangit!!

I am glad that you got a response though! Phoenix7 is a good one too .

I wanted to tell you that I have a lot of emotional and physical disorders. I've gone to hospitals for both, more than a time or two. In my experience, I have noticed that the physical outweighs the emotional.

For instance, I got a TBI 5 years ago. The doctor told me not to work for a few days, then I could return on Friday. Those few days were MISERABLE! I had ALL of the symptoms of traumatic brain injury, and was wondering how in the heck I could go back to work (as a CNA-certified nursing assistant). I did it though. And, as I transferred a resident from his wheelchair into his recliner, I twisted my back. Causing the L4 and L5 discs to become herniated and bulging into my spinal column. This pain immediately took over and became center-stage for a couple of weeks. Until the pain became more manageable, then the brain injury became a bigger issue once again & brought along intense emotional difficulties.

That's my experience. I've got a long list of physical and emotional disorders that take turns being in the light. Weird. I am unsure if everyone has different levels of pain that they can withstand, before simply putting it out of the mind and focusing on one trauma after another. I think so....

[Hellion]

Well this is not quite like you're situation...but I imagine the alcohol will catch up to me eventually. I mean even now I cannot 'drink like I used to.' and I'm 22. I mean though I had issues long before I knew what most drugs even where I imagine some of my drug use has not helped matters.

[Spiderlegs]

Originally Posted by 1982

Since I've been surviving PTSD I've had so many health problems I can't even understand or explain. I've spent so much money with OBGYN, Neurologist, Physicians and whatnot, that when I try to find the reason why I'm sick it all comes down to "stress". Both the Therapist and Psychatrist I've been with say it all comes down to PTSD.

After two tumors and of course the cancer scare, I am now struggling with Migranes of Arnold - after 3 months of treatment it seems to be that I stress myself out to no end, so the nerves around the cervical inflammate so much I go blind on my right eye. Can't move, can't see, I flip out even more so then I'd stop in ER.

This feels like a bit too much some days. I feel like I underestimated the power of PTSD, but it almost feels like I am quite literaly hurting myself because I am not taking care of myself as I should, I guess.

Does anyone else suffer from something else, or currently goes through something else due to their PTSD? (Besides the obvious depression)

-Z

I think I've had it all! Along with many other maladies (broken bones, etc.) I also have the loss of vision thing...VERY scary, have had it 35 years and I'll never get used to it. It seems almost any chemical sets me off. I'm on a diet now that doesn't include much! For 40 years the doctors told me 'Avoid stress'....right!!! lol, like THAT is going to happen.

I've tried to explain to my kids that their mistreatment and inconsideration and lies and thievery are literally killing me....and I've come to the conclusion that's what they want.

[Mogie]

I deal with aches and pains alot. Mostly muscle issues in my neck and shoulders. I think the PTSD makes me tense so much that everything just gets knotted and out of whack. I get headaches, stomach issues, and other things as well. You aren't the only one and there are lot's of studies that show a link between PTSD and chronic health issues.

[Fhawn]

Since I’ve had PTSD I have developed other medical issues. One is neurological. But I've had it since I was a child. I don’t believe that it can be caused by my PTSD. But it is connected to the nervous system. So, it makes me go hummm.

My neurologist says I do have a movement disorder but it is more pronounced with stress and ptsd. Hes always asking when do I see my psychologist....He thinks most of this is mental health issues.

[AngelWolf3]

I understand; I have had a history of concussions, so this last one I got in January really seemed to exacerbate my PTSD.

So along with the Post Concussion Syndrome, I am dealing with freaking out a lot,"the trembleys" (as I call them), nightmares, anxiety, and temper issues. (All which are normal symptoms of PCS, too, so it is like a double whammy for me)

There are some days I feel like I can't hold it together. Sometimes, I feel like my family is losing patience with me, like they think I'm creating issues for attention. Which is SO NOT true!!!
It is hard balancing what to tell them so they understand why I am the way I am , and deciding what to keep to myself.
*sigh*

Wow, posts! Thank you ALL for sharing.

I haven't had much luck sharing myself to others about these sort of topics, it is like I speak some sort of impossible language nobody ever bother to understand. Not even most doctors, which drives me insane.

It is sort of scary how many of you also mention muscle and neurological stuff, sleeping problems and stress. I think now I can understand it's not me just being the weakest weaksauce there is in the weakling kingdom (just made that up because I'm a dork just like that) And that's just me btw, I live in my own little lonely world.

But it all makes me feel weak.

Stress? For example I can't stand people lying to my face, specially when I know so... so I blow up easily and then I'm the weirdo. The idiot.

Migraines? When it all goes to hell my muscles tense up so bad it seems to strangle my nerves, therefore it all aches and I can't even move and if it's bad enough then I go blind on my right eye. I feel almost disabled because I'm even scared of light, it's crazy.

Imsomnia? But of course. Not just that I'm worn the hell out but the fact that some nights I keep having the same dream over and over and usually it's a flashback, a nightmare and I either end up dying or hurting or something horrible I wake up even more stressed out than I went to bed in the first place. Sigh.

And I'll stop there, we all get the idea I guess. Again, thank you so much for sharing this, even if it doesn't fix things I guess it feels nice to find some comfort in familiarity

I wish PTSD had some sort of an OFF button or whatever. I can't stand it some days (and by some days I mean - at all)

[Elbie]

Hello just read your post. I have PTSD also. Sometimes I notice my fears appear bigger soem days than others. How bout you? Let me know. All the best, Elbie

[phoenix7]

PTSD is a roller coaster emotionally for me - wiht no stop to get off the ride - i guess grounding myself helps - distracting myself - but its stil a rolller coaster

good luck everyone - keep posting

hugs for all

P7

[AngelWolf3]

I noticed just recently, that I am having the worst stomach issues after I eat dinner. Yes, just dinner. Weird? I end up in the bathroom for like 15 minutes with the worst cramping and etc. (no details necessary I am sure we all have great imaginations lol) I just am wondering if a buggaboo made camp in my system or if it is a result of the stress, since most of the not good thoughts, etc. happen to me at night. Any thoughts?